An objective of a warm-up prior to an athletic event is to optimize performance. Warm-ups
are typically composed of a submaximal aerobic activity, stretching and a sport-specific …

Whereas a variety of pre-exercise activities have been incorporated as part of a “warm-up”
prior to work, combat, and athletic activities for millennia, the inclusion of static stretching …

Background: Foam rollers are used to mimic myofascial release techniques and have been
used by therapists, athletes, and the general public alike to increase range of motion (ROM) …

We applied a meta‐analytical approach to derive a robust estimate of the acute effects of pre‐
exercise static stretching (SS) on strength, power, and explosive muscular performance. A …

Background Skeletal muscle undergoes structural changes with ageing which may alter its
biomechanical properties. Shear wave elastography (SWE) may detect these changes by …

In today's competitive sport environment, discovering effective methods of facilitating optimal
athletic performance is paramount to success. The recovery period is essential in …

Background Alongside its role in athletic conditioning, stretching has commonly been
integrated in warm-up routines prior to athletic performance. Numerous studies have …

This study investigated the age-related differences in shear moduli of the rectus femoris
muscle (RF), the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle (LG) and the soleus muscle …

The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of warm-up strategies on
countermovement jump performance. Twenty-nine male college football players (age …

Although aging is commonly linked to a reduction in joint range of motion, it is unclear if all
body joints behave similarly. To address this issue, the main purpose of this study was to …